British Aerospace 125-1000 series / Hawker/Raytheon 1000

The British Aerospace 125-1000, marketed as the Hawker 1000 after Raytheon's acquisition of the product line, is a stretched and re-engined derivative of the long-running HS.125 family. It was developed to offer significantly extended range and improved performance over earlier variants, making it suitable for transatlantic and other long-haul business aviation missions. The aircraft is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305B turbofan engines and features a lengthened fuselage compared to the 700 and 800 series, accommodating up to eight passengers in a comfortable executive interior. Avionics were upgraded to meet modern standards for the era. Production of the Hawker 1000 was relatively limited, with approximately 52 aircraft built before the program ended in the mid-1990s. The type remains in service with private and corporate operators worldwide, though the fleet has dwindled over time due to age and maintenance considerations.